Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie Quiz

United States historic place

This quiz has 15 questions

Q1. When was Fort Moultrie built?

Q2. Fort Moultrie is located in which city?

Q3. In which war did Fort Moultrie play a significant role?

Q4. Which British warship was defeated by Fort Moultrie in 1776?

Q5. Who was the commander of Fort Moultrie during the Battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776?

Q6. Which prominent symbol of freedom was inspired by the design of Fort Moultrie's flag during the American Revolution?

Q7. Which president declared Fort Moultrie a national monument?

Q8. What is the name of the defensive structure built at Fort Moultrie in 1809?

Q9. During which battle did Fort Moultrie sustain heavy bombardment but remain unconquered?

Q10. Which famous American author praised Fort Moultrie as 'a palmetto fort, built of wood and sand to resist British shells'?

Q11. What is the present-day status of Fort Moultrie?

Q12. Which transportation method is available for visitors to reach Fort Moultrie?

Q13. How many major alterations did Fort Moultrie undergo during its history?

Q14. Which military branch controlled Fort Moultrie after the Civil War?

Q15. Which historic event led to the initiation of the preservation efforts of Fort Moultrie in the 1920s?